as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Disasters spark an outpouring of kindness between strangers, overpowering any social barriers that existed before.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
Since then, the community has come together in an outpouring of support for Tom and Jake.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
The outpouring of tributes didn’t only come from the NASCAR world on Thursday night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Most of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge lies at least 2,500 meters below the sea, where extreme pressure keeps volcanic gases from expanding and limits eruptions to quiet outpourings of lava.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Disasters spark an outpouring of kindness between strangers, overpowering any social barriers that existed before.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
Since then, the community has come together in an outpouring of support for Tom and Jake.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
The outpouring of tributes didn’t only come from the NASCAR world on Thursday night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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Following a free-agency exodus of key defensive players from their 2022 NFL Draft class, the Chiefs went defense-heavy in this year’s draft, using their first four of seven total picks on players for that side of the ball.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Both companies will likely report weaker earnings in the second quarter because the Iran war has reduced traffic flows and parking demand — in Dubai more than in other emirates, due to an exodus of expats and the absence of tourists.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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At the time, Siwa shared an Instagram post, gushing about their romance.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The Office Romance stars have been gushing over each other.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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At the heart of this experience is the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, a 3,000-acre preserve, where center director Marcos Stoltzfus and his team serve as planners and guides, coordinating both conservation efforts and the flow of tens of thousands of visitors each season.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The converter manages the flow of electricity between the battery and the vehicle's various electrical systems.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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In March, the pair took part in a beer-pouring contest during a visit to London’s Southwark Brewery, as later shown on Instagram.—
Mathilde Engelmann,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Avoid spraying when wind speeds exceed 5 miles per hour and use a low spray pressure to increase droplet size, as larger particles are less likely to move with the wind.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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In the end, efforts to cool the crippled tank by spraying water on it were believed to have helped slow down the reaction enough to prevent an explosion or massive rupture in the tank that could have sent toxic chemicals flowing into waterways and the ocean.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But things went sideways quickly, with the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex 36 erupting in a fireball.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Footage of the incident shows the rocket erupting into a massive fireball, sending towering flames and thick smoke into the night sky.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Via handheld camera, the scientist directs us to the ad hoc headquarters where his team has set up, a desk strewn with floppy disks and wires, cords spewing from the backs of oversized computer processors.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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In the video, someone is seen wearing a mask and holding up the possible flamethrower and aiming it overhead with flames spewing into the air.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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But the true highlight might be the late great Fred Willard, whose performance as a catchphrase-spouting manager will leave you wondering why this movie doesn't get more love.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Spitting, spouting water or blowing your nose in the pool are also against the rules.—
Hali Smith
June 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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